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10 Benefits

Losing weight not only looks good, but it also changes a lot of things inside your body for the better.

Our bodies work so much harder with extra weight. At a healthy weight, there's less stress on your organs, tissues, and cells.

Even just a 10% weight loss gives you amazing health benefits!

What's 10% for you?

  • If you weigh 180 pounds, a 10% weight loss is 18 pounds.

  • If you weigh 230 pounds, a 10% weight loss is 23 pounds.

  • If you weigh 260 pounds, a 10% weight loss is 26 pounds.

A 10% weight loss might not be right for you, but here you can learn more about the benefits of a healthy weight.

If you're not sure what your weight loss target should be at this point, send your care manager a message or talk to your provider.

10 benefits from 10% weight loss

  1. Lowers your risk of gallbladder disease.

  2. Lowers your risk of sleep apnea, a serious breathing difficulty during sleep.

  3. Lowers your risk of congestive heart failure. Excess weight puts stress on your heart and lungs.

  4. Reduces your risks of some types of cancer. A healthy weight and a healthy diet with plenty of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains are great ways to reduce your risk of developing certain cancers.

  5. Puts less stress on your bones and joints, especially the knees.

  6. Lowers your risks of heart disease, heart attacks, and stroke.

  7. Reduces your risk of diabetes and helps control blood sugar levels if you're already diabetic.

  8. Reduces blood pressure. Even a small weight loss can help to lower high blood pressure.

  9. Improves your ability to move and be active. Losing weight makes every step and breath easier.

  10. And the biggest benefit of losing weight is: you will feel better!

Take a look at your busy life and all the things you want to do or feel you need to do.

And remember, good health and long life are worth it!

Goal of the day

Set a goal to lose 10%!

If you already did, congrats!

If you need to lose more (or less) to get to your target weight, go for it!